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presence in oil of Phellandrium aqualicum, we propose to give it the 

 name "androl". 



The examination of the higher-boiling portions is not yet con- 

 cluded. 



We would still mention that we were able to isolate from the 

 portions boiling about 230 , by means of phthalic acid anhydride, 

 an alcohol with a rose-like odour, which yielded a diphenylurethane 

 of the melting point 87 to 90 (after one single recrystallisation from 

 alcohol). The quantity was too small to enable us to make a further 

 examination. 



Wintergreen Oil. The trade in this American product is one 

 of the specialities of our New York house, which obtains its supplies 

 from sources having proved trustworthy by many years' experience. 

 Naturally, these producers have not been able to escape the influence 

 of the artificial oil, and they work with a very small profit. 



The prices of the artificial oil have had to follow the further 

 decline in the values of salicylic acid and methyl alcohol. 



Wormwood Oil. After a prolonged interruption we have again 

 obtained supplies of genuine American oil, from which we conclude 

 that the high prices have promoted the cultivation of wormwood in 

 America. 



In the South of France the cultivation of wormwood has increased 

 considerably, as offers are becoming more frequent. In point of 

 quality the supplies leave nothing to be desired. 



Ylang Ylang Oil "Sartorius'\ Our friends at Manila have been 

 able to reduce the price of their oil slightly, a step which points to 

 a return of a more orderly state of affairs in the purchase of the blossoms. 

 Recent reports have not been received, but arrangements have been 

 made which ensure sufficient stocks by the commencement of the 

 principal period of consumption. 



According to the reports from the German Consulate at Manila, 

 the value of the exported ylang ylang oil was: 



in 1902 $ 7°553 — 

 „ 1903 „ 103989 — 

 The last-named figure probably equals a total quantity of about 

 1200 kilos. Exceptionally fine qualities, such as the Sartorius brand, 

 which stands at the head, can always be sold quickly and without 

 trouble, but medium qualities remain difficult to dispose of, and are 

 frequently replaced by fine cananga oil. 



